Buyer

Job DescriptionBuyerWotton under EdgeRenishaw is leader in delivering high accuracy metrology solutions to industrial medical and scientific processes around the world. As part of the Manufacturing Services Division the ProcurementDepartment is regularly presented with new and exciting requirements.An opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join our procurement team to support corporate demand for indirect goods and services for our large multi-site R&D/manufacturing/commercial organisation.We are looking for a commercially astute enthusiastic and driven individual to deliver a diverse portfolio of categories on time to the highest quality and the best this role youll take pride operating within a culture that is supportive and encourages thrive on opportunity and excel in an ever-changing dynamic and challenging environment. The successful applicant will be self-motivated with a positive attitude and outlook high degree of accuracy attention to detail and excellent communication skills.The candidate will be part of a team primarily based atHead Office in our Wotton-under-Edge site in Gloucestershire (GL12 8JR) with opportunities to be involved with a wide range of products commodities and suppliers from around the world.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate in a small team and assist the wider Procurement Group to deliver efficient purchasing techniques & encourage best practiceCommercially focused negotiation with suppliers to ensure cost management targets are realisedAssist in creating implementing and managing supplier contractsAssist with the delivery of cost reduction opportunities whilst negotiating terms and conditions to achieve best price and qualityIdentifying risks and providing support to implement solutions to manage/mitigate themAssist in key projects as part of a cross-functional team representing the commercial needs of the business.Key requirementsExperience developing supplier and stakeholder relationships.Experience and knowledge of negotiation with suppliers to meet organisational targets.Experience of purchasing across a variety of categories including but not limited to Capital equipment hardware/software maintenance & support servicesUnderstanding of the various approaches and strategies to commodity purchasing working in line with functional requirements to meet departmental objectives and KPIsAble to demonstrate a high standard of ethics and integrity within a challenging environmentAble to demonstrate proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office etc.)CIPS qualification or relevant STEM/Business Degree would be advantageous but not essentialEnthusiastic self-driven determined persuasive and thorough in approach and capable of working independently and in a team environmentPerson SpecificationAs the successful applicant for this position youll be a commercial strategic thinker whos resolute in owning identifying reporting and creatively resolving gaps in supply. Youll have an eye for detail be a confident communicator and someone who can convey complex information in a simple way. Youll also thrive on building strong relationships with key stakeholders to influence decision making.This Buyer role is being advertised at an intermediate/ individual contributor level. If the advert piques your interest but you feel as though you dont meet all the requirements we will still encourage you to apply for this opportunity.BenefitsWhen you join Renishaw were committing to your future career. Thats because we believe in developing our peoples skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package thats highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension discretionary annual bonus *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops free parking *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary Cycle to Work scheme enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria Health Cash Plan the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.Please click here for further information about our benefits.At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture where all our employees are free to be themselves we can achieve our core values: Innovation Inspiration Integrity and Involvement.If you are excited about the role but feel as though you dont meet all the requirements we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on0or Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.Employment Type:PermanentTime Type:Full timeRequisition Number:R8701 Buyer (Open) Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician Experience: years Vacancy: 1